§ 6504. Employment of counsel on behalf of State
In the examination of a person charged with a crime exceeding the jurisdiction of a Criminal Division of the Superior Court to try and determine, commenced upon the complaint of a complaining officer not entitled to draw a salary, and in the trial of person before such court upon the complaint of such an officer, charging him or her with a crime within the jurisdiction of such court to try and determine, where the fine is payable to the State, such officer may employ counsel at the expense of the State, when the State’s Attorney is disqualified or unable seasonably to attend at such examination or trial. (Amended 1965, No. 194, § 10, operative February 1, 1967; 1973, No. 249 (Adj. Sess.), § 53, eff. April 9, 1974; 2009, No. 154, § 238.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 201 - Pleadings and Proof; Trial
§ 6502. Presumption of innocence
§ 6504. Employment of counsel on behalf of State
§ 6555. Nolle prosequi when proof shows greater offense than charged
§ 6556. Former acquittal a bar
§ 6558. Allegation and proof of ownership
§ 6559. Allegation and proof of intent to defraud
§ 6560. Truth as defense in prosecution for libel or defamation